I bit off more than I can chew!!!

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-08-2007, 09:54 AM

I finally took on a task that I'm not up to. I know very little about electric carts, and I took on the task up upgrading an early 1990s Yamaha 36V series, resistor cart to a 48V regen controller cart.

I am getting the motor and controller from D&D. According to them, it will be easier to wire all this together and the results will be greater.

ANY information, schematics, etc... is appreciated.

wheelchairman · 08-08-2007, 11:41 AM

don't even tell me about it till you try to do a full restore on a 51 willys

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-08-2007, 11:46 AM

We're talking about a Yamaha G8, not a Willys pickup.

Where are your progress pics anyway?

I've at least got the motor off the G8.

wheelchairman · 08-08-2007, 11:47 AM

you are farther than me but i have most my parts

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-08-2007, 11:54 AM

Mine are on order. Motor... Controller... foot pedal pot box...

Nate · 08-08-2007, 01:24 PM

First question is:

Why regen?

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-08-2007, 01:28 PM

Vic from D&D said that I'd be better off and it would be easier to rewire that way. Me knowing what I do (or don't), I went for it.

PS: Good to see you here again, Nate.

Nate · 08-08-2007, 01:34 PM

Did you buy your parts yet?

Series is much easier to wire and less chance of frying something.

I heard someone needed help and popped in for a visit!

OK I covered the topic now point me to the pictures of wheelchairman's 51 willys!

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-08-2007, 01:36 PM

The parts are on the way.

I got the D&D ES6551 motor and Alltrax DCX500 controller. I also got a FP-6 pot box foot pedal.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 08-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Motor and controller are here, as well as the foot pedal pot box. I will get two more batteries tomorrow and hopefully be able to start ripping out Yamaha wiring. And then be here trying to figure out how to put it back.

I was told that all I would need for the FNR switch is a toggle. Could I just get a Club Car or E-Z-GO FNR switch? OEM Yamaha switches have a plug for their wiring only, so I couldn't use one of those since I am not using their wiring.

08-08-2007, 09:54 AM	#1
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	I bit off more than I can chew!!! I finally took on a task that I'm not up to. I know very little about electric carts, and I took on the task up upgrading an early 1990s Yamaha 36V series, resistor cart to a 48V regen controller cart. I am getting the motor and controller from D&D. According to them, it will be easier to wire all this together and the results will be greater. ANY information, schematics, etc... is appreciated.

08-08-2007, 11:41 AM	#2
wheelchairman The Prodigal Son Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lebanon mo Posts: 549	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! don't even tell me about it till you try to do a full restore on a 51 willys

08-08-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! We're talking about a Yamaha G8, not a Willys pickup. Where are your progress pics anyway? I've at least got the motor off the G8.

08-08-2007, 11:47 AM	#4
wheelchairman The Prodigal Son Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lebanon mo Posts: 549	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! you are farther than me but i have most my parts

08-08-2007, 11:54 AM	#5
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! Mine are on order. Motor... Controller... foot pedal pot box...

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

08-08-2007, 01:24 PM	#6
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! First question is: Why regen?
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679

08-08-2007, 01:28 PM	#7
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! Vic from D&D said that I'd be better off and it would be easier to rewire that way. Me knowing what I do (or don't), I went for it. PS: Good to see you here again, Nate.

08-08-2007, 01:34 PM	#8
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! Did you buy your parts yet? Series is much easier to wire and less chance of frying something. I heard someone needed help and popped in for a visit! OK I covered the topic now point me to the pictures of wheelchairman's 51 willys!
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679

08-08-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! The parts are on the way. I got the D&D ES6551 motor and Alltrax DCX500 controller. I also got a FP-6 pot box foot pedal.

08-10-2007, 05:03 PM	#10
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Re: I bit off more than I can chew!!! Motor and controller are here, as well as the foot pedal pot box. I will get two more batteries tomorrow and hopefully be able to start ripping out Yamaha wiring. And then be here trying to figure out how to put it back. I was told that all I would need for the FNR switch is a toggle. Could I just get a Club Car or E-Z-GO FNR switch? OEM Yamaha switches have a plug for their wiring only, so I couldn't use one of those since I am not using their wiring.